Third World Romance is a 2023 Filipino romance film written and directed by Dwein Baltazar.[1] Produced by Black Sheep Productions, it stars Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon.[2] It was released theatrically on 16 August 2023.[3]

Third World Romance
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDwein Ruedas Baltazar
Written by
Screenplay byReynold Giba
Starring
CinematographyKara Moreno
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byVincent De Jesus
Production
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Release date
  • August 16, 2023 (2023-08-16)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The film is about Britney (Dizon) and Alvin (Aquino), blue-collar workers who meet at the height of the Covid pandemic. They become co-employees at a grocery store, but their budding romance is beset by persistent economic difficulties.

Cast and characters

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Production

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The film was announced by Black Sheep Productions.[4] Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon was cast to appear in the film.[5] The trailer of the film was released on July 31, 2023.[6][7] The film was screened at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[8] as the closing film.[9]

Reception

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The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as ABS-CBN, The Philippine Star, and Daily Tribune.[10][11][12]

Accolades

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 47th Gawad Urian Awards Gawad Urian for Best Actress Charlie Dizon Won [13]
Gawad Urian for Best Director Dwein Ruedas Baltazar Won
Gawad Urian for Best Music Vincent de Jesus Won
Gawad Urian for Best Production Design Eero Yves Francisco Won
7th Eddys Best Actress Charlie Dizon Won [14]
Best Musical Score Vincent de Jesus Nominated
2024 FAMAS Awards FAMAS Award for Best Actress Charlie Dizon Nominated [15]
Best Cinematography Kara Moreno Nominated
Best Production Design Third World Romance Nominated
4th Pinoy Review Awards Best Director Dwein Baltazar Nominated [16]
Best Lead Performance Charlie Dizon Nominated
Best Cinematography Kara Moreno Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dwein Baltazar's Third World Romance caps Cinemalaya 19". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "PHOTOS: Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon lead 'Third World Romance' premiere night". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Three solid reasons why the film 'Third World Romance' is a must-see". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Cinemalaya closing film 'Third World Romance' more than a love story". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon star in 'Third World Romance'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Charlie Dizon, Carlo Aquino find each other amid struggles in 'Third World Romance' trailer". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "MTRCB summons 'Third World Romance' distributor, producer for use of profanity in trailer". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  8. ^ "Cinemalaya 2023: 'Marupok AF' is opening film, 'Third World Romance' is closing film". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "'Third World Romance' to cap Cinemalaya 19". The Manila Times. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  10. ^ "Movie review: Pragmatic love in 'Third World Romance'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "REVIEW: Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon highlight the struggles of blue collar love in 'Third World Romance'". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "'Third World Romance' review: Insincere, superficial take on love and labor". Daily Tribune. August 19, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  13. ^ Cerezo, Anna (June 9, 2024). "LIST: 2024 Gawad Urian winners". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Here are the nominees for 7th EDDYS". Push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Presillas, Bryan Ferdie (May 27, 2024). "FAMAS Award 2024: Full list of winners". GMA Network. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Nominado sa 4th Pinoy Rebyu". The Philippine Star. February 17, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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